How to insulate shelters using animal hides or mud
  • 1. What is the primary function of insulation in a shelter?
A) To increase the shelter's size
B) To improve the shelter's appearance
C) To attract animals
D) To reduce heat transfer
  • 2. Which animal hide is generally considered best for insulation due to its thickness and fur?
A) Snake
B) Bear
C) Fox
D) Rabbit
  • 3. How does mud provide insulation?
A) By attracting sunlight
B) By reflecting light
C) By generating heat
D) By creating a barrier to airflow
  • 4. What is 'chinking' when referring to mud insulation?
A) A type of mud used for painting
B) Filling gaps between logs or stones with mud
C) A method of applying animal hides
D) The process of drying mud
  • 5. What is an important preparation step for using animal hides as insulation?
A) Curing the hide
B) Washing the hide with soap
C) Burning the hide
D) Painting the hide
  • 6. What does curing the hide do?
A) Makes the hide stronger
B) Makes the hide softer
C) Changes the color of the hide
D) Prevents decomposition
  • 7. What should be considered when applying mud to a shelter for insulation?
A) Allow it to dry completely
B) Mix it with sand
C) Apply it in a single, thick layer
D) Keep it wet
  • 8. Why is airflow important to consider with mud insulated shelters?
A) To increase the temperature
B) To speed up the drying process
C) To prevent mold growth
D) To strengthen the mud
  • 9. What is a potential drawback of using animal hides for insulation?
A) Attracting pests
B) Being too easy to tear
C) Being too flammable
D) Being too heavy
  • 10. How can you improve the insulation of a hide-covered shelter?
A) Layering multiple hides
B) Making the hides thinner
C) Painting the hides
D) Applying water to the hides
  • 11. What type of climate is mud insulation most effective in?
A) Dry climates
B) Cold climates
C) Tropical climates
D) Humid climates
  • 12. What should you do to maintain mud insulation?
A) Soak it with water
B) Burn it slightly
C) Repair cracks regularly
D) Cover it with plastic
  • 13. Why is important to remove as much flesh from hides?
A) Prevent Rotting
B) Prevent animals from eating it
C) Lighter the hide
D) Make the hide more pliable
  • 14. How do you ensure the mud is properly mixed?
A) Free from clumps and evenly distributed
B) Very Dry
C) Containing large rocks
D) Very Wet
  • 15. What is a wattle and daub system?
A) A way of curing hides
B) A framework of woven sticks covered with mud
C) A modern technique to insulate shelters
D) A way of tanning hides
  • 16. How to best apply animal hides?
A) Left on the ground
B) Securely fastened
C) Stacked in a pile
D) Loosely Drapped
  • 17. How does fur help trap heat?
A) By generating heat directly
B) By absorbing moisture
C) By creating air pockets
D) By reflecting sunlight onto the skin
  • 18. What can be added to mud to improve its strength and prevent cracking?
A) Sand alone
B) Sugar
C) Straw or Fiber
D) Oil
  • 19. What is a good way to protect mud insulation from rain?
A) Leave it exposed
B) An overhanging roof
C) Paint
D) Sprinkling sugar
  • 20. Is it important to choose mud with good clay content?
A) Yes
B) No
C) It only matters what color the mud is.
D) Only in humid climates
  • 21. What considerations should be made regarding local ethics?
A) Ignore locals when building
B) Take as much as you want
C) Build where ever you would like
D) Obtain permission for material usage
  • 22. Which tool is important for applying mud effectively?
A) Axe
B) Trowel
C) Hammer
D) Saw
  • 23. Which type of hide is most water repellent?
A) Deer
B) Pig
C) Cow
D) Waterfowl
  • 24. When should you apply the first layer of mud?
A) During a heat wave
B) During winter
C) Prior to expected seasonal changes
D) After weather hits
  • 25. What is an important step to ensure the health and safety of animals while sourcing hide materials?
A) Hunt endangered species
B) Hunt as many as possible
C) Ensure proper hunting methods
D) Ignore all animals
  • 26. How would you prevent a small animal from burrowing within the layers of the shelter?
A) Leaving the space empty.
B) Wire mesh or compacting the mud
C) Poison
D) Glue
  • 27. Is it okay to use human waste in mud?
A) No
B) Sometimes
C) It depends
D) Yes
  • 28. If the hide has holes in it, what should you do?
A) Hang it on a wall
B) Ignore it
C) Throw it away
D) Patch it
  • 29. What is the purpose of tanning a hide before use?
A) To make it more edible
B) To change its color
C) To make it waterproof
D) To preserve it and make it pliable
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